VOA Newscasts

Putin says Ukrainian troops in Russia's Kursk must 'surrender or die'

The Russian leader says his forces have trapped the remaining Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk

China revises PLA regulations prioritizing war readiness

Iranian American journalist ends hunger strike

Haiti gangs set fire to RTVC media office in Port-au-Prince

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March 14, 2025 - 0200 UTC

Constitutional crisis shakes Bosnia

Serbian Republic leader pushes for new constitution that violates existing Bosnian constitution

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China misleads on involvement in Panama Canal

China’s Foreign Ministry says China is committed to Panama Canal neutrality and has never interfered in its operation. VOA’s Leonid Martynyuk explains why this is misleading.

Shortage of Marines’ amphibious warships worries top US military officers

Officials tell VOA the shortage of amphibious warfare ships has reached a breaking point. While the ships make up just 10% of the fleet, they are the go-to alternative to aircraft carriers when commanders need something more precise or expedient. VOA Pentagon Correspondent Carla Babb reports.

VOA 1 - The Hits

VOA1 is the Voice of America’s 24/7 English language music network. Hear the freshest cuts from chart-toppers Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Pink, One Direction, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and more.